How women can reduce risk of hip fracture
Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research.
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Preventing European cancer epidemic
Europe will face a cancer epidemic in the next decade if weaknesses in cancer health systems and cancer research are not urgently addressed, say the authors of a major new report.
Benefit deductions are deepening poverty in Leeds
Leeds residents are increasingly having to borrow from loan sharks and high-interest lenders to meet their basic needs because of issues with their benefits, according to new research.
Communities needing help to put food on tables
Communities across the UK which need help to access affordable food have been identified in a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Scientists and engineers champion building ventilation
A campaign promoting the role of better building ventilation to support health and wellbeing has been launched by a coalition of scientists and engineering bodies.
Improving patient safety
A new research group co-created by the University of Leeds and Bradford hospitals will focus on addressing patient safety challenges within the health and care system.
Major boost for healthcare research centre
A successful musculoskeletal research partnership between the University of Leeds and the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been extended for a further five years.
Molecules could target cardio-metabolic diseases
Research over the past two decades has culminated in a “new and promising” approach to developing drugs to treat cardio-metabolic diseases.
Sufficient sleep plays key role in mental health of parents
Getting enough sleep plays an important role in the mental health of new and established parents, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds.
New method to assess health of ozone layer
Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impact of ozone-depleting chemicals released into the atmosphere.